EVENTS
A Sense of Belonging
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
February 29 – March 2, 2008
ROUNDTABLE - Identity and creating a Sense of Belonging in Canada
Where policymakers will come together to discuss the state of identity, diversity, and community action in Canada.
DATE: Friday, February 29th, 2008
TIME: 12:30pm Luncheon
2:00pm Roundtable Session
LOCATION: Parliament Hill (Centre Block 256-S)
The event will begin with a lunch reception and photo exhibit featuring the winner of UNA-Canada’s photo contest About Face, a national contest that asked Canadians of all ages to capture what it means to be Canadian. The lunch will be followed by a roundtable discussion commencing at 2:00pm until 4:00pm.
The discussion will showcase some of the activities that have taken place through the project, and be an opportunity to engage in dialogue on the inclusiveness of Canadian society.
Along with policymakers and stakeholders, we are excited to welcome our project representatives from nine Canadian communities, who have worked on this three-year initative and can speak directly to the successes and challenges surrounding diversity in our nation.
CLOSING PARTY
i.d. Identity through music, dance & sound
A public cultural event bringing people together – exploding the barriers between groups and making new links through dance, music, and sound.
Headlining the event is Nomadic Massive, a Montreal band of Haitian, African, and Quebecois members who echo A Sense of Belonging’s ideals of collaboration and creativity.
Also performing…
Capital Poetry Collective
Upasana the Spirit of Dance Performers
DJ Trevor Walker
Inuit Cultural Performers
DATE: Saturday, March 1, 2008
TIME: 9pm - closing
LOCATION: Mercury Lounge
ADDRESS: 56 Byward Market Square
TIX: $12 (available at the door)
Open to the public - 19+ event
Come join this exciting event where Canadian identity is explored!
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****NOW CLOSED ****
Thanks to all who submitted photos
We will be contacting the winners shortly
The United Nations Association in Canada Photo Contest that asks…
What is Canadian?
Now pick up a camera and answer the question with an image.
An opportunity for photographers to exhibit their work at UNA-Canada “Sense of Belonging” National Conference, as well as be published in organization’s diversity handbook and greeting cards.
DEADLINE: February 1, 2008
Eligibility
- Open to all photographers of all ages.
- Entries must originate from within Canada.
- Each photograph is a single entry.
- There is no limit to the number of entries per person but each submission must include a separate entry form (or a reproduction of facsimile.)
- Photos containing identifiable people must also be accompanied by a model release form. Model releases are the responsibility of the entrant and must be available in the event the photo is a winner. Numerous entries do not need to be mailed in separate envelopes.
- To be considered in the contest, all submissions must be original, unpublished photographs
Fees
There is no fee to enter.
Use
Submission of entries acknowledges the right to use them for publication and exhibition. By signing the entry form, the contestant grants UNA-Canada the unrestricted and exclusive rights to use photograph(s) for any purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, publishing your photograph(s) in print or electronic form for promotional purposes without compensation, and the right to use the photographers name as a credit along with the photograph. The photographer must own all rights to any photographs entered in this contest.
Entry Forms
Please use the request form to print an entry form and send or email it to UNA-Canada. Entry forms may be copied. Please complete all the parts in the prospectus. Please type or print clearly. Entering this exhibition shall constitute understanding and agreement on the part of the artist with all the conditions stated. Mail or email entry photograph and entry form to arrive no later than 1 February 2008 to:
MAIL:
Mara Brotman
c/o United Nations Association in Canada
300, 309 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5
EMAIL:
Mara.Brotman@unac.org
Notification of Acceptance
Only accepted entries will be notified on or before February 5, 2008. Complete credits and any additional material necessary for reproduction will be requested at that time. No additional fees are required. A copy of the publication and greeting cards will be mailed in March 2008.
2008 Calendar
Photos due February 1, 2008
Jury Selection & Notifcation February 5, 2008
Greeting Cards printed February 2008
National Conference February 29, 2008
Publication March 2008
2008 IMPORTANT DATES
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International Year of the Potato
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International Year of Planet Earth
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International Year of Sanitation
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International Year of Language
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January |
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International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust |
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February |
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Black History Month |
Canada |
19 |
Heritage Day |
Canada |
21 |
International Mother Language Day |
UN designated |
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March |
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7-10 |
Canadian Music Week |
Canada |
8 |
International Women’s Day |
UN designated |
20 |
International Francophonie Day |
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21 |
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination |
UN designated |
21-28 |
Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination |
UN designated |
27 |
World Theatre Day |
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April |
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Holocaust Memorial Day |
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National Volunteer Week |
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Anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms |
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International Dance Day |
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May |
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1-31 |
Asian Heritage Month |
Canada |
15 |
International Day of Families |
UN designated |
21 |
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development |
UN designated |
22-25 |
Aboriginal Awareness Week |
Canada |
25 – June 1 |
Week of Solidarity wit the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories |
UN designated |
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June |
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10-16 |
National Public Service Week |
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20 |
World Refugee Day |
UN designated |
21 |
National Aboriginal Day |
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27 |
Canadian Multiculturalism Day |
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July |
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Canada Day |
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World Population Day |
UN designated |
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August |
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9 |
International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples |
UN designated |
12 |
International Youth Day |
UN designated |
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National Acadian Day |
Canada |
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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition |
UN designated |
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September |
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International Literacy Day |
UN designated |
21 |
International Day of Peace |
UN designated |
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National Family Week |
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October |
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International Day for Older Persons |
UN designated |
5 |
World Teacher’s Day |
UN designated |
14-21 |
Citizenship Week |
Canada |
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty |
UN designated |
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Persons Day |
Canada |
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United Nations Day |
UN designated |
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November |
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International Day of Tolerance |
UN designated |
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Universal Children’s Day |
UN designated |
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women |
UN designated |
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December |
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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery |
UN designated |
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International Day of Disabled Persons |
UN designated |
5 |
International Volunteer Day |
UN designated |
9 |
International Anti-Corruption Day |
UN designated |
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Human Rights Day |
UN designated |
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International Migrants Day |
UN designated |
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International Human Solidarity Day |
UN designated |
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